Strolling Strings LLC is a local youth orchestra open to string players aged 6-18 that have at least one year of playing experience. Rehearsals are held at Clemmer Music Studio in Harleysville on Wednesday nights. There are no auditions required, but students are organized into one of two groups based on their age and musical ability. This information is acquired through the registration form.

The first group, "Prelude", is intended for young or beginning players. We perform music that ranges from Level 0.5-2 and we work on basic orchestral techniques as well as teach the oldest of the players how to lead their sections. This group rehearses from 6:30-7:30pm.

The second group, "Encore", is intended for older or advanced players. We perform music that ranges from Level 2.5 and higher, and we will work on more advanced orchestral techniques. This group rehearses from 7:30-8:30pm.

There are two semesters a year, a Fall and a Spring semester. Each semester is approximately 2 months long, and includes a family concert at Clemmer Music, an open rehearsal fundraiser at Chibi Cafe Co., and one or two performances at local retirement communities. In the past we have performed for the Peter Becker Community in Harleysville, and the Lutheran Community in Telford. This past summer we just completed our first one-week long Summer Camp! We look forward to partnering with and performing at JT Bankers Tavern and Grill on December 21st.

Our goals are to...

• provide performance experience for young musicians

• connect students from different schools, make new friends

• teach students how to prepare a program and play "on tour"

• allow students to take ownership of their own music and ensemble

• share the love of music with the community